Try a small local hardware store. alot of times they have odd stuff the big stores dont carry. And if they dont, the people working there tend to be able to help you out. This coming from someone who works at Lowes.

Originally Posted by radodrill;13608013
You may also want to check if you have a local machine shop; they should be able to make it for you.

This is actually your best bet. Finding a 12" length is going to be nearly impossible, as the most common usage of long lengths of 6/32, is in RC modeling & hobby robotics. The length you require as well as the material it's made from isn't a normally found combination.

You can try some hobby shops, but being a material (aluminum) with lesser shear strength. It's highly unlikely you will find it.Edited by Lucky 13 SpeedShop - 5/23/11 at 7:04pm

What I originally had planned was using 6/32 socket head cap screws in conjunction with a couple of non-threaded and threaded 6/32 spacers. Unfortunately, they aren't long enough.

But, I think I've figured it out. I'll use 6/32 threaded rods, with the aluminum spacers and cap screws. Then to cover the threaded rod I'll use aluminum tubing that I found at Ace Hardware for 3 bucks for 3 feet... just cut that down to size.